RANDALL (RANDY) THOMAS TONN March 7, 1959 – June 15, 2022

A passionate life, a man incredibly adventurous, funny, fearless, giving, gone too soon. With deep sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Randy Tonn in Winnipeg, Canada at the age of 63.
Randy is survived by: his elder brother Greg (and brother's wife Dhiwya and son Jaysheel); and his younger brother Jim (and brother's partner Leah). He is predeceased by his father, Walter, and mother Marguerite (nee Carrière). He leaves a large extended family with Métis roots from St. Laurent, Manitoba, and a close community of friends.
Randy grew up in Winnipeg, attending Kildonan East Collegiate, class of 1977. In his childhood, he loved the freedom of spending summers in St. Laurent with his brothers. He enjoyed his time there with his family and cousins, including Yvon and Guy Lambert, making slingshots, frog picking, and exploring the land. In his teens, his love for sport grew with pick-up volleyball and basketball at community drop-in centres. He spent his career working for more than 30 years in manufacturing with Westroc Industries, where his father had also worked. Beyond his family, Randy was loyal to his friends from many communities in Winnipeg including: Kildonan East high school friends whom he stayed in touch with; volleyball teams he competed with and camps that he mentored; co-workers at Westroc Industries and the Airport Hotel; neighbours he supported; and people he met while volunteering with food banks.
Randy had many gifts. His happy, carefree, mischievous nature sometimes led him into mishaps, yet allowed him to persevere through challenges. In his early years, he rarely listened to anyone and did what he wanted. This singlemindedness translated into a fearless approach to sport with which he sought to play aggressively at the highest level. On the court, he was "all in". Randy became a gifted athlete competing in volleyball, basketball, and badminton at an elite level. He was ranked as one of Manitoba's top volleyball players after high school and received several scholarship offers from Canadian and U.S. universities. One of his top achievements was playing with the St. Vital R.O.C. volleyball team who won the Canadian senior men's volleyball championship in 1980. A compassionate man, Randy cared about the people around him and loved to give back. A child at heart, Randy had a strong bond with children in particular. He cared a lot about his nephew, Jaysheel, who he loved to give gifts to. Randy was generous with his time, delivering food to his neighbours, helping friends when they needed him. He made friends easily and was always willing to lend a hand.
A memorial service and celebration of Randy's life will be held on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at the Viscount Gort Hotel, 1670 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg with a Spiritual Service at 2:00 p.m. (doors open 1:30 p.m.) and reception at 3:00 p.m. Guests are welcome to attend one or both events. Masks encouraged. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Randy's name to Morberg House in St. Boniface, Winnipeg.
Randy embraced a life of joy and compassion, and faced his struggles with laughter and courage. He is missed and loved dearly. His spirit is strong in our hearts as his soul continues his journey.